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Product recall · CPSCNovember 7, 2013Highest risk
Vans Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should take the recalled jackets away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or for a repair.
Who to contact: Vans Inc. at (800) 817-0618 anytime or online at www.vans.com and click on Recall Info for more information.
The product
This recall involves Vans' AV Edict hooded jackets for boys. They were sold in boy's sizes S, M, L and XL and made from black cotton or black canvas with a drawstring through the hood. "Vans®" is printed on a tab above the jacket's left front pocket. An intertwined "AV" logo is embroidered in black beneath the lower right pocket and also appears on the jacket's snaps. "Vans®," "OFF THE WALL®" and an intertwined "AV" logo is sewn on a label inside neck of the jacket.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,400
- Recall date
- November 7, 2013
- Brand
- Vans Inc., of Cypress, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Vans stores nationwide and online at vans.com from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $90.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Vans Recalls Boy's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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